382 East 199th Street, Bronx, NY 10458

The 5-story tenement building at 382 East 199th Street in the Fordham neighborhood, owned by Jonathan Malinas, has experienced persistent heating system issues in 2025, with multiple emergency complaints about lack of heat and hot water affecting both entire building and individual apartments. While some complaints were resolved with heat restoration, the pattern of complaints suggests ongoing maintenance challenges.

The building is currently facing multiple open housing maintenance code complaints from June 2025, including issues with flooring/stairs, walls, plumbing (including bathtub/shower problems), and unsanitary pest conditions. Notably, the building has a concerning history of rodent activity, with regular inspections showing persistent rat activity between 2023 and 2024 despite bait applications. The property has documented violations related to various maintenance issues, particularly in apartment 7, including interior problems like defective plastering, plumbing issues, and pest infestations (mice and roaches) identified in late 2024.

The building's exterior has had significant safety concerns, with active Department of Buildings (DOB) violations regarding cornice repairs and electrical work, including a $4,000 ECB violation for unpermitted electrical work in 2023. Historical records show the building faced structural concerns in 2019 when a metal cornice section fell, leading to violations for failing to maintain building code compliance. While there have been no reported bedbug infestations in recent filings (2023-2025), the building's maintenance history suggests ongoing challenges with basic services and infrastructure.